VIDEO: Flights halted after ‘accidental discharge’ of gun at Atlanta airport
- 21 Nov 2021
Gulf Today Report
All flights departing from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport were subsequently halted after reports of an “accidental discharge” of a weapon, airport officials said.
The Hartsfield-Jackson Airport said on Twitter, “There is not an active shooter. There was an accidental discharge at the airport.”
“There is no danger to passengers or employees. An investigation is ongoing, more information will be published on this channel."
A follow-up tweet reads:" At approximately 1:30 pm today, a gun was accidentally discharged in the ATL security check area. There is NOT an active shooter at the airport.”
Atlanta Police said, “No injuries have been reported.”
Atlanta Police Sargeant Jarius Daugherty said, “Officers are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
A tweet from an account, “ATL Uncensored,” showed chaotic scene with people on the ground, upended security barriers, and staff trying to marshall passengers with a voice saying “get down.”
